ROSAT X-ray images / produced by High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center.

Other author High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center.
Other author Goddard Space Flight Center.
Format Software
Publication InfoGreenbelt, MD : The Center, 1994-1998.
Descriptioncomputer laser optical discs : color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 container insert user's guide with each disc.
Subjects

Variant title Title on disc label: ROSAT, the images
Abstract ROSAT was launched June 1, 1990, into a 96 minute ecliptic-near-polar orbit. Images on discs were obtained by X-ray detectors on board ROSAT X-ray satellite observatory.
Abstract "Cooperating institutions in Germany, US, and UK had to officially terminate programme, after 4 1/2 years, due to irreversible damage to satellite's HRI on Sept. 20, 1998 when it came close to the sun"- ROSAT News no. 67, Nov. 1998.
General noteTitle from title frame.
General noteShipping list no.: 98-0062-E.
General note"HEASARC ROSAT CDs were issued as v. 1--v. 8, from Jan. 1, 1994--June 1, 1998. [Vol. 8, June 1, 1998 was the only disc distributed to depository libraries.]
General note"USA-NASA-HEASARC-ROSAT-0012"--(V. 8).
Technical detailsSystem requirements: Any WWW Browser for DOS (using ColorView); MacOS (using JPEGView); or UNIX and VMS (using xv package). Images are stored in standard FITS image format and also a GIF file.
Technical file specsWWW Browser for DOS
Technical rpt numberUSA NASA HEASARC ROSAT 0012 (V.8)
GPO item number0830-Z-01
Govt. docs number NAS 1.86:R 67/V.-

Availability

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Joyner Fed Docs CD-ROMs NAS 1.86:R 67/V. 8/CD ✔ Available